Example sentences of "and i could hardly " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was walking that way , and I could hardly ignore her . |
| 2 | At lunch I was sad and subdued , and I could hardly face my mother 's and father 's happy faces , or the rather more knowing glances of Aunt Lyallie , who I later discovered had put my mother wise to many things . |
| 3 | Back in the late 1940s , early 1950s , I remember my fishing mentor , the late Tom Kelly , Edinburgh , describing these wonderful , strange fish which displayed all the colours of the rainbow when they were caught ; and I could hardly wait to have a go . |
| 4 | And I could hardly force down my fourth slice of toast and marmalade . |
| 5 | However , I had a funny reaction when the taxi arrived back in Baldersdale — my legs went and I could hardly walk . |
| 6 | There was a click and she 'd gone , and I could hardly believe that I 'd ever doubted her as a relay post . |
| 7 | The blood circulation was alright , but my finger movement was scarcely visible , and I could hardly feel anything in my hand . |
| 8 | He soon had it back with Granny 's belongings intact , and I could hardly believe my ears and eyes when I heard her thank him and allow him to lift her back onto the driver 's seat , in gratitude for which she kissed him on the cheek . |
| 9 | There might not be space for two , and I could hardly turn the other man out now . |
| 10 | ‘ My legs were in a right mess from blows which I took from Tony Cordle and I could hardly bowl for all the strapping when we took the field , ’ grinned Robinson . |